Malawi’s political and media circles are braced for fireworks as Capital FM has launched a brand-new current affairs show, providing “explosive narrative setting” that could shake up the country’s broadcast landscape. The station — long regarded as one of Malawi’s most influential and fiercely independent broadcasters, renowned for championing democracy and good governance — has […]
Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson Jane Ansah on Sunday lost her usual trademark coolness over remarks by a Capital Radio reporter who said she was looking beautiful with her earrings. The reporter, Macfarlen Mbewe went on to allege that the Commonwealth poll observer team leader Thabo Mbeki left the country in anger because she was […]
Capital Radio Malawi (LTD) is bitter with the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority’s failure to recognize, encourage and measure correctly the contribution the radio is making in reaching out to a niche and equally important segment of the population. Meanwhile, the station has thanked advertisers and loyal listeners for their continued support in the wake of […]
A privately owned Capital Radio has halted its restructuring exercise which was planned to chop over five staff members in the news and current affairs department. The move comes after news room staff quizzed the management to come clear on who is on the chop list after three of their colleagues were unexpectedly given letters […]